Preparing for Surgery

Due to the high-volume requirements of our clinic’s operations, we are unfortunately unable to perform surgery on dogs weighing more than 90 pounds, bilateral cryptorchid cats, or abdominal cryptorchid dogs. These animals – based on their physical characteristics, temperament or health concerns – would be best assisted at a full-service veterinary clinic, and may be declined for surgery at the WHS Spay & Neuter Clinic.

You must make an appointment and pay a $20 deposit for cats or $40 for dogs, which will be applied toward your final balance. Call us at 503-480-SPAY (7729) to schedule your pet for surgery, or fill out and submit an online appointment form.Request an Appointment Online

We recommend that you have your pet vaccinated at least two weeks prior to your appointment. We recommend that you abide by Oregon state law and have a current rabies vaccination for your pet. If your pet does not have a rabies vaccine, we can administer it at the time of surgery for a charge of $10.

All adult animals must have food taken away by midnight (12 am) the night before surgery and must be kept indoors or confined. Any animal that remained outside all night without being confined will not be admitted for surgery. Animals four months or younger may have food until 6 am the morning of surgery. All animals may have water available until the morning of surgery.

You must complete the necessary admission forms when you arrive. You may stop by the clinic prior to your pet’s scheduled surgery day and pick up the paperwork to save time the morning of your appointment. Admission forms typically take 10-15 minutes to complete.